11220 ZIP Code — Brooklyn, NY

Kings County, New York

ZIP code 11220 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. It covers approximately 1.73 square miles and serves a population of 93,008 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718.

About ZIP code 11220

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $978,800. Renters make up the majority at 73%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $62,804. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 60% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 11220 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

93,008

population

1.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11220 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11220

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11220. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brooklyn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11219 Brooklyn (1.2 mi) 11232 Brooklyn (1.4 mi) 11209 Brooklyn (1.5 mi) 11228 Brooklyn (1.7 mi) 11218 Brooklyn (2.1 mi) 11204 Brooklyn (2.1 mi) 11252 Brooklyn (2.5 mi) 11231 Brooklyn (2.6 mi) 11215 Brooklyn (2.6 mi) 11230 Brooklyn (3 mi) 11214 Brooklyn (3.1 mi) 11226 Brooklyn (3.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	93,008
Population density	53,762 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	1.73 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6407
Longitude	-74.0184
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	718

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	41.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	25.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	10.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

93,008

Population

53,762

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$62,804

Median household income

$25,708

Per capita income

$978,800

Median home value

$1,641

Median monthly rent

27.5%

Home ownership

22.2%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

10,343

Housing units

24.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

2,884

Under 5

2,898

3,651

5–9

3,670

3,576

10–14

3,593

2,521

15–19

2,534

2,447

20–24

2,459

7,163

25–34

7,198

7,199

35–44

7,235

5,933

45–54

5,963

2,379

55–59

2,391

2,549

60–64

2,562

3,827

65–74

3,846

1,684

75–84

1,693

575

85+

578

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	23,657	25.4%
18 and over	69,351	74.6%
65 and over	12,203	13.1%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Asian 31.3%

Hispanic or Latino 23.1%

Other race 19.8%

White 18.2%

Two or more races 4.5%

Black or African American 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
Asian	37,912	31.3%
Hispanic or Latino	28,004	23.1%
Other race	23,996	19.8%
White	22,067	18.2%
Two or more races	5,464	4.5%
Black or African American	2,298	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,271	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	41.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	25.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	10.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$62,804

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k–$300k 3.3%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$500k–$1M 26.3%

$1M+ 49.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$978,800
Median rent / month	$1,641
Owner occupied	27.5%
Renter occupied	72.5%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	2.5%
Large apartment buildings	16.5%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	63.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	18.7%
2 bedrooms	40.3%
3 bedrooms	27.8%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	61.7%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	4.8%
3 or more	2.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.3%
Electricity	4.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Fuel oil	5.8%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	13,201	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	2,098	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	5,207	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	7,401	26.5%
Households with children under 18	11,150	40.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	8,842	31.7%
Average household size	3.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.2%	36.7%
Married	51.2%	47.2%
Separated	1.3%	2.7%
Widowed	1.9%	6.7%
Divorced	4.4%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 22.6%

Some HS, no diploma 15.4%

HS graduate 25.1%

Some college, no degree 7.4%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.1%
Bachelor's or higher	24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1,561	6.3%
Kindergarten	1,392	5.6%
Elementary school	11,877	48.0%
High school	4,722	19.1%
College / grad school	5,199	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.7%

Professional & management 10.2%

Retail trade 10.1%

Construction 9.2%

Other services 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	33.0%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	14.2%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	49.4%
Walk	15.0%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	4.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.9

Poverty

All people 22.2%

Under 18 years 29.2%

18 and over 19.8%

Married-couple families 15.1%

Female-led households 35.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.1%
Retirement income	11.4%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.9%
High blood pressure	26.2%
High cholesterol	27.8%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	15.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	3.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	38.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	15.4%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	27.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	44.2%
Cholesterol screening	84.4%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	839	1.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.3%
Public insurance	60.2%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	87,226	93.8%
Spanish	51,925	59.5%
Other Indo-European	22,215	25.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2,344	2.7%
Other languages	26,060	29.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	43,794	47.1%
Born in same state	40,223	43.2%
Born in different state	35,484	38.2%
Foreign born	3,571	3.8%
Naturalized citizen	49,214	52.9%
Not a US citizen	19,826	40.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,845	3.1%
Italian	2,272	2.4%
French	659	0.7%
Polish	188	0.2%
Irish	134	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	44	0%
English	37	0%
Norwegian	5	0%
Dutch	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.0%
Internet access	92.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11220

What part of Brooklyn is ZIP code 11220?

ZIP code 11220 covers a portion of Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County.

What county is ZIP code 11220 in?

ZIP code 11220 falls within Kings County, New York.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 11220?

Approximately 60% of households in ZIP code 11220 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 11220 mostly rentals?

73% of occupied units in ZIP code 11220 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11220?

22% of residents in ZIP code 11220 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11220?

The median home value in ZIP code 11220 is $978,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 11220 in?

ZIP code 11220 observes the EST timezone.